Ostend Hub is a shared workspace and meeting venue. To keep it pleasant, professional, and safe for everyone, we ask you to observe the following house rules.
1. Mutual respect
- Be respectful towards other users, visitors, and staff.
- Disruptive, aggressive, or intimidating behavior is not tolerated.
- Be mindful of the peace and concentration of others, especially in coworking zones.
- Phone calls should be made discreetly or in designated areas.
2. Use of spaces
- Only use the spaces for which you have a reservation.
- Leave workspaces, meeting rooms, and event spaces neat and orderly.
- Furniture and room layouts may only be rearranged upon consultation.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building (including e-cigarettes and vapes).
3. Equipment & infrastructure
- Treat all materials, furniture, and technical infrastructure with care.
- Only use equipment for its intended purpose.
- Damage, defects, or malfunctions must be reported immediately.
- Intentional damage, misuse, or negligence may be charged to the user.
4. Kitchen & kitchen appliances
The kitchen is a shared space. We rely on everyone’s responsibility.
- Leave the kitchen clean after use.
- Clear used plates, glasses, and cutlery immediately.
- Clean appliances (coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, …) after use.
- Do not leave food remnants or trash on tables or countertops.
- Only consume your own food, unless agreed otherwise.
- Ostend Hub is not responsible for the loss or disappearance of personal food items.
5. Waste & cleanliness
- Sort waste correctly according to the provided recycling bins.
- Do not leave any trash in workspaces or meeting rooms.
- Large quantities of waste (e.g. after events) must be properly disposed of.
6. Visitors
- Visitors are welcome, provided they are registered in advance where required.
- The user remains responsible for the conduct of their visitors.
- Visitors must also respect these house rules.
7. Safety
- Always follow the safety instructions in the building.
- Emergency exits must remain unobstructed at all times.
- Bringing dangerous, illegal, or flammable substances inside is prohibited.
- In emergencies, everyone must evacuate the building immediately according to instructions.
8. Theft & unauthorized use
- Theft, attempted theft, or taking property without permission is strictly prohibited.
- Unauthorized use of spaces, materials, or infrastructure may lead to immediate suspension or denial of access.
- In case of serious violations, Ostend Hub may take further legal action.
9. Liability
- Ostend Hub is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to personal property.
- Never leave valuable belongings unattended.
10. Sanctions for non-compliance
In the event of failure to comply with these house rules, Ostend Hub reserves the right to:
- temporarily or permanently deny access,
- cancel the reservation without refund,
- charge for any damage or additional expenses incurred.
11. Final provision
These house rules are here to create a pleasant, professional, and respectful environment together.
Have any doubts or questions? Feel free to reach out to us.